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Abi Mnigel Mosque

Coordinates: 36°48′21″N 10°09′54″E / 36.805961°N 10.165065°E / 36.805961; 10.165065
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Mosque
جامع أبي منيجل
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Branch/traditionSunni
Location
LocationTunis, Tunisia
Abi Mnigel Mosque is located in Tunisia
Abi Mnigel Mosque
Shown within Tunisia
Geographic coordinates36°48′21″N 10°09′54″E / 36.805961°N 10.165065°E / 36.805961; 10.165065
Architecture
TypeMosque

Abi Mnigel Mosque (Arabic: جامع أبي منيجل) is a small mosque in the north of the Medina of Tunis, near the Bab Souika suburb.

Localization

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It is located in 16 El Nfefta Street.[1]

Etymology

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According to the historian Mohamed Belkhodja, the mosque's name has two possible origins: A not well-known saint called Abi Mnigel, or the Abi Mnigel Bird (Tayr Al Ababil), a sacred bird mentioned in the coran.

History

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According to the commemorative plaque at the entrance, it was built in the 13th century. it's known for its minbar that was made in 1493 and where the chahada is engraved. The mosque was restored between 1963 and 1966.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "الإستقبال : Les mosquées selon les arrondissements. Bab Souika". commune-tunis.gov.tn (in French).
  2. ^ "تونس: مساجد المدينة العتيقة.. منارات للإيمان والذكر الحكيم".